Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc (DKS)

Number of days of payables

Feb 3, 2024 Oct 28, 2023 Jul 29, 2023 Apr 29, 2023 Jan 28, 2023 Oct 29, 2022 Jul 30, 2022 Apr 30, 2022 Jan 29, 2022 Oct 30, 2021 Jul 31, 2021 May 1, 2021 Jan 30, 2021 Oct 31, 2020 Aug 1, 2020 May 2, 2020 Feb 1, 2020 Nov 2, 2019 Aug 3, 2019 May 4, 2019
Payables turnover 9.24 7.16 8.74 9.25 9.20 7.18 6.90 6.86 8.07 7.36 8.35 7.95 7.03 6.13 7.59 9.57 8.40 7.49 8.94 8.61
Number of days of payables days 39.50 50.95 41.75 39.46 39.66 50.83 52.91 53.22 45.23 49.60 43.69 45.94 51.91 59.54 48.11 38.15 43.48 48.72 40.81 42.42

February 3, 2024 calculation

Number of days of payables = 365 ÷ Payables turnover
= 365 ÷ 9.24
= 39.50

The number of days of payables for Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc has fluctuated over the past several reporting periods. The company's ability to pay its suppliers or vendors within a certain timeframe can be analyzed using this metric.

Based on the data provided, Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc had an average number of days of payables of approximately 46.54 days. The number of days of payables ranged from a low of 38.15 days to a high of 59.54 days during the periods analyzed. This indicates that the company takes an average of 46.54 days to pay its suppliers, with some variability in payment timing over time.

Analyzing the trend in the number of days of payables over these reporting periods can provide insights into the company's working capital management, cash flow situation, and supplier relationships. Further analysis and comparison with industry peers or historical data can help determine whether the company's payment practices are in line with industry norms or if there are any potential concerns regarding liquidity or supplier management.


Peer comparison

Feb 3, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Number of days of payables
Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc
DKS
39.50
Academy Sports Outdoors Inc
ASO
35.98
ODP Corp
ODP
71.47